An anonymous woman has caused an online forum to go into a spin after asking an innocent question.

She wanted to know whether or not her housemates’ toilet paper use was excessive and what was considered a normal amount.

“Three adults in my house, two male, one female. I buy a pack of nine a week and we are using 90 per cent of it … honestly I think someone is eating it! What do you use? Is this excessive?” she asked.

As soon as the question was asked, people were quick to give their answers.

“We have two adults and two children and we use two to three toilet rolls max a week. We’d probably use a lot less if the kids didn’t use half a bog roll every time they had a poop,” one woman said.

“Far too much. Maybe change diet lol,” another joked.

“Two adults, one child (4yr old) we use around four rolls a week. A nine pack last just over two weeks. I’m super efficient with wiping …” another revealed.

Some were quick to point out that the amount of men and women in the home is a factor.

“I think the amount of girls v boys makes a massive difference. You surely go through more if you have girls. We’re a family of seven, is females vs my husband. Youngest two are still in nappies so there’s me, hubby and three girls, and we go through a 24 pack probably every month,” a mother said.

Others were curious as to what type of toilet paper was bought.

“I think it does depend on what toilet paper you buy. I buy the dear stuff and it lasts ages, it’s thick and quilted. I’m assuming the cheaper rolls are thin so you’d need more paper,” another said.

One commenter was just glad the topic was being brought up.

“There’s seven of us and the toilet roll use is ridiculous,” she explained.

“I can walk in the bathroom and there’ll be half a roll then the next time you go it’s gone. I buy a pack of six on a Monday come Friday/Saturday, I’m buying more,” another said.